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On another "fun-packed" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh talk about:
The now-indefinite puberty blockers ban, the moral implications and the actions that have already been taken to protest it. Accusations levelled at the PinkNews leadership of sexual misconduct. A double feature of Loser's corner, and An interview with Reactive Ashley about the recent UK supreme court case involving For Women Scotland. -
This week on What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx go over:
More details of the upcoming Levy Review into adult trans healthcare. Girl band 'Eternal' proved anything but, due to transphobia. New prison service documentation about where to house trans offenders. Spoiler alert: It's not great. A dose of some trans joy to pick you all back up again, just in time for... Some reflections on TDoR, and Ashleigh interviews Alyx about a TKDB action she witnessed firsthand.References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep119
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On this episode of What the Trans?! USA, Lizzie and Clementine kick over:
Mike Johnson's banning trans women from using Capitol restrooms, because there's nothing better for him to do with his time. A debrief on Trans Day of Remembrance 2024. A note: Details of the lives of USA victims are given, the cause of death is not included.References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep09
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On this episode of What the Trans?! Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh spend precious minutes of their lives talking about:
New segment Action Alley, a dedicated place to highlight protests, campaigns, and calls to action. The recent election. No, not that one, the other one, the one where Kemi Badench became leader of the UK Conservative party. A woman who was dismissed from her role due to her "gender critical" views is to receive a substantial payout from a tribunal. Developments in the EHRC, including Baroness Falkner remaining in post for another year and a deep dive with Sarah from Trans Safety Network about the EHRC's draft code of practise, which is open for consultation until early January.EHRC Consultation: Code of practice for services, public functions and associations: consultation 2024 | EHRC
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep118/
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This week, Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie pick through the wreckage of the presidential election, look to the future of the trans community and discuss how to survive in the new reality.
Stay strong, we love you Xx
Website: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep08
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On this fortnight's edition of What the Trans, Ashleigh and Flint go through:
Scotland's GIC "pauses" all surgical referrals for patients under 25. Google providing thousands of dollars of free advertising to three anti-trans groups. A cis woman being sent to a men's prison due to her "masculine features". Our regular jaunt to Loser's Corner, and: A discussion about being trans and disabled, spurred on by the appointment of Dr Simon Wessely as chair of the Children and Young People's Gender Dysphoria Research Oversight Board.References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep117/
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Welcome to a surprisingly spooooooky episode of What the Trans USA?! Lizzie, Val, and Quetza bringing you hot, hot Halloween news, of which very little is Halloween related!
Kamala Harris's interview with NBC news and her complete sidestepping of a question about trans rights. Minnesota doctors continuing to provide trans healthcare despite the political climate.FUN TERMITE FACTS FOR HALLOWEEN! SCAAAAARY!
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On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint and Alyx spend talk about:
Trans people contributing to the legal case on whether GRCs should do what they were designed to do.
A new paper on the effects of puberty blocker bans.
Our regular trip to Loser's Corner with the LGBA!
Third party security at an event at Butlins assaulting trans people
We speak to Trans Actual about GPs refusing to prescribe HRT, and exclusive information on the progress of the review into Adult Gender Services
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep116/
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On this week's episode of What the Trans!? Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh spend precious minutes of their lives talking about:
The Levy Review into adult gender services. Updated definitions and diagnostic criteria for trans people in Japan. Our regular trip to Loser's Corner. The BMA confirming that they will conduct their review of the Cass Review (ding!) "from a position of neutrality" Following the resignation of Labours' Rosie Duffield, the team talk through some of her 'greatest hits' and her often-underwhelming performance as an MPReferences: https://whatthetrans.com/ep115/
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On the latest pod from the USA, Val and Lizzie take us through:
11th Circuit court of appeals give the go-ahead to an Alabama law saying trans people must undergo sterilising sex reassignment surgery before updating a drivers license. Republican AG's threatening of American Academy of Pediatrics. Russia's funding of anti-LGBTQ conservative personalities. And as a palate cleanser, some trans joy!References: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep06
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On this episode of What the Trans?! Alyx and Ashleigh go over;
Edinburgh Rape Crisis CEO steps down, following an investigation and long-standing media criticism.
Opposition to For Women Scotland as they take a case to the supreme court in late November.
More JAQ-ing off in the House of Lords.
The many problems with the 2024 edition of Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, featuring an interview with Kate Hutchinson.
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep114/
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On a regenerated WTT USA, Valeriya and new hosts Clementine, Quetza and Lizzie go over:
ACLU RoadmapACLU Memo on: Harris on LGBTQ Rights | American Civil Liberties Union
Executive Order on Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation
Texas Gender Marker Registry Debacle Dylan Gurley ACLU Legislation Tracker Trans JoyReferences: https://whatthetrans.com/usa-ep05
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For this week's What the Trans?! Ashleigh, Flint and Alyx talk about:
The now-extended ban on puberty blockers for trans young people (but not cis ones). Alyx gives us the details from the Trans Kids Deserve Better protest outside the Department of Education. A lengthy Loser's Corner featuring the LGB Alliance, Tickle vs. Giggle and the sport of darts! Labour Women's Declaration and their weapons-grade bulls**t. The many ongoing misuses of the Cass report.Join our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/asCjUkk
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep113/
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On this definitely "fun" episode, Flint, Alyx and Ashleigh kick over the coals on:
The LGB Alliance conference, scheduled for October 11th. An interview with Trans Kids Deserve Better. School librarians facing complaining parents. FOI data gathered about adult GIC's and their many failures. The NHS plan to undertake a Cass-style review into adult gender services.Support Trans Kids Deserve Better! https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/transkidsdeservebetter?utm_term=5ZY43pkb7
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep112
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CONTENT WARNING: Our first story this week deals with suicide. Please skip from 07.18 to 14.00 to avoid this, if necessary. This week, Alyx, Ashleigh and Flint go over:
The new Equal Treatment Bench Book for the UK's legal profession. A Glasgow council member cleared of wrongdoing after comments on a Let Women Speak event. Elon Musk getting thoroughly read by his daughter. The British Medical Association voting to peer review the Cass review. And a debrief of all the Pride events the team have attended over the past few months.References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep111
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On this bumper episode, Alyx, Ashleigh and Leigh talk about:
The election and the fallout from it. Kier Starmer’s unfortunate statements about trans people. Former equalities minister Kemi Badenoch and her sniping at David Tennant. The RCPsych International Congress suppressing questions about trans people. New suggested anti-bullying guidance for use by the Church of England.EHRC Consultation - Draft Strategic Plan 2025 – 2028 | EHRC
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep109/
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To tide you all over until July 15th, we present Who The Trans?! Episode 3: The Giggle
The final episode of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special dropped on December 9th 2023. It went in a creepy direction and had a twist at the end…
Listen in to hear Alyx and Ben's thoughts on this episode of Doctor Who, in Who The Trans?!
This episode was released last year as part of our Patreon rewards. If you'd like to receive bonus content like this as it happens, subscribe to our Patreon where we've made an episode for each instalment of the most recent series of Doctor Who.
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On this entirely exciting episode, Ashleigh and Alyx talk about:
Kier Starmer's inconsistent statements on trans people Victor Madrigal-Borloz's report on the EHRC And, of course, the upcoming UK general election, We speak to: Steph Richards, CEO of Translucent and Labour Party activist, Charley Hasted, Chair of the LGBT+ Liberal Democrats and Ani Stafford Townsend, an openly trans Green Party candidate for Bristol East.Tactical voting guide: https://stopthetories.vote/
References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep108
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In this episode, Ashleigh and Alyx break in one of our new hosts, Amber, by talking about:
Current Health Secretary Victoria Atkins bans the use of puberty blockers for trans young people, but not for cis ones. Sarah Jane Baker, held prisoner since July 2023 at the direction of the then-Home Secretary, is freed! Attacks on the Equality Act 2010 ramp up as the election looms. An update on the UKCP's decision to withdraw their signature from a key document opposing conversion therapy.References: https://whatthetrans.com/ep107
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Our collection of Cass review research and interviews, all helpfully together in one place.
References: https://whatthetrans.com/cass
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